Worldwide: Government, Public Sector

The Justice Department has consolidated its tax, healthcare, and procurement fraud units under a new National Fraud Enforcement Division, equipped with a data-driven detection center that's transforming how fraud is identified. Government contractors face heightened scrutiny in three critical areas: cybersecurity attestations, Buy American compliance, and defective pricing, though a self-disclosure pathway remains available for those who act quickly.

The U.S. Department of Transportation has launched America's Great Corridors of Commerce, a voluntary initiative to accelerate utility deployment along existing transportation rights-of-way through public-private partnerships and federal support. Meanwhile, Congress is pursuing targeted legislation on broadband access and transmission planning, creating three parallel federal efforts that share a premise but diverge on mechanism—voluntary incentives versus regulatory mandates versus study-first ground

This week's episode provides a comprehensive overview of five critical developments in government contracts law, including a Pentagon directive on supplier cost and pricing, GSA's announcement regarding suspected procurement fraud, a federal court ruling in the Anthropic case, a new class deviation overhauling Cost Accounting Standards thresholds, and SBA's proposed restructuring of small business size standards.

Commercial litigation partner Jacques Semmelman joins Dateline NBC's True Crime Weekly podcast to demystify the complex world of international extradition law. Drawing on his experience as a former Assistant US Attorney, Semmelman explains the legal standards, treaty requirements, and diplomatic considerations that govern how individuals are transferred between countries to face criminal charges or serve sentences.

Federal ADA Title III lawsuit filings have reached 5,006 cases at mid-year 2026, marking the highest level since 2021 and suggesting a potential record-breaking year ahead. California continues to dominate with 2,426 cases, while new plaintiffs' firms enter the market and filing patterns shift across states. Will 2026 surpass the all-time high of 11,452 lawsuits set in 2021?

The Virginia Human Rights Act expanded its workplace protections on July 1, 2026, now covering many employees previously left unprotected. The updates to the VHRA — including adjusted criteria for an employer to be subject to the law and an extended deadline to file a claim — is a game changer, especially for employees experiencing age discrimination. They now have less hoops to jump through to be able to seek justice. But what are the warning signs for age discrimination in the workplace?

Following a federal court order in Medani v. Trump, the U.S. Department of State has resumed issuing Diversity Immigrant Visas after a nine-month pause that began in December 2025. DV-2026 selectees now face a critical deadline of September 30, 2026, to complete their visa processing or permanently lose their opportunity for permanent residence through the diversity visa lottery program.

The Eleventh Circuit's reversal in U.S. ex rel. Zafirov v. Florida Medical Associates addresses one of the most anticipated False Claims Act decisions in years, ruling that qui tam provisions do not violate the Appointments Clause. While this decision aligns with other circuit courts, it leaves critical constitutional questions unresolved, including Take Care and Vesting Clause challenges that could reshape FCA litigation.

The Federal Communications Commission has removed 14 voice service providers from its Robocall Mitigation Database for failing to comply with robocall rules and STIR/SHAKEN caller ID authentication requirements.

A federal court in New York struck down a U.S. Department of Education policy requiring American Indian students born in Canada to obtain immigration documents before receiving federal student aid. The decision affirms that Jay Treaty students cannot be subjected to additional documentation requirements not authorized by Congress, marking a significant victory for the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe and Indigenous students nationwide.

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit delivered a landmark ruling on Kalshi's challenge to Nevada gaming regulations, addressing whether federal commodity exchange law preempts state authority over sports-related prediction markets. The decision carries significant implications for Tribal gaming sovereignty and the traditional regulatory framework governing sports wagering across state and Tribal jurisdictions. As prediction market platforms continue to test legal boundaries, this case establishes

Attorney Avery K. Druyon explores the unique processes and expectations when navigating family law cases within Tribal Court systems. This webinar provides essential guidance for understanding jurisdictional differences and procedural requirements in Tribal Court family law matters.